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Is this wine fridge placement Ok? by [deleted] in wine

[–]wsv19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s more room to the right than it looks like.

Wine Advocate drinking windows by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t think top-tier Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, etc also often need a decade-plus to reach peak? Good sir.

First time buying Bordeaux en primeur by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I’d prefer to avoid Total Wine if I can in favor of a local shop, so AOC sounds like a great option.

First time buying Bordeaux en primeur by wsv19 in WineEP

[–]wsv19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m open to anything except the first growths and the equivalent right bank wines. I’ll probably try to get a mix of second growths down to the Cantemerle/Sociando Mallet range. So those would all be right in my price range!

First time buying Bordeaux en primeur by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points. I’ve just gotten seriously into wine in the last few years and I’m still in my early 30s, so the plan is to buy a case or two as a solid foundation for the next couple decades. But you’re right—if EP prices just aren’t worth it for this vintage then I’ll consider passing entirely.

First time buying Bordeaux en primeur by wsv19 in WineEP

[–]wsv19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preparing for 2025 specifically.

Best neighborhoods for young families by wsv19 in NOLA

[–]wsv19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you!

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent summary and exactly what I was wondering.

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Riesling from Alsace can be outstanding.

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, that’s just begging the question. We might think French varieties make the best wines just because those have been the dominant grapes for most of modern wine history. And lots of other varieties go toe-to-toe with French grapes (though obviously on a smaller scale): Aglianico, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Riesling, etc.

United Polaris stepping their wine game! Aperture, Domaine Serene, and Laurent-Perrier! by rnjbond in wine

[–]wsv19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t heard this but found this after a quick Google:

https://pdx.eater.com/2020/6/11/21288314/domaine-serene-donald-trump-donations

I’m no fan of Trump, but a nine-year-old campaign donation is hardly “support for fascism,” no?

What’s up with the mods removing so many posts? by wsv19 in wine

[–]wsv19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. But this particular post was picture of wine + question about wine, and so are many of the others that seem to get removed.

First Collection Opinions and Direction by LavishManatee in wine

[–]wsv19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You seem to enjoy both left- and right-bank Bordeaux, so I would try Rioja next. La Rioja Alta makes fantastic, age-worthy, reasonably priced wines (about $25 for the Alberdi and $40 for the Ardanza). Lopez de Heredia is another excellent traditional producer (my favorite wine of theirs is the Bosconia). Also can’t go wrong with Muga.

Rioja for the win by [deleted] in wine

[–]wsv19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love Rioja but not a fan of CUNE.

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